In places all over the world, there are ancient paintings in caves and on cliff walls that were made thousands of years ago by the people living there. But this was way before modern paints, and those people couldn’t mosey down to the craft store to buy their brushes…so how did they make their paintings? We asked anthropologist David Ian Howe to help us find ... Show More
Jan 2024
Lascaux Cave: Ice Age Art
<p>Lascaux Cave is an Ice Age wonder. Its walls and ceilings are adorned with stunning depictions of bison, aurochs and deer painted by hunter-gatherers 20,000 years ago using all kinds of pigments from red ochre to violet. They are, quite simply some of the most beautiful exampl ... Show More
51m 50s
Dec 2024
Palaeolithic Cave Art (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in the Palaeolithic era by Dr Isobel Wisher and comedian Seán Burke to learn about cave art.Tens of thousands of years ago, human ancestors all over the world began drawing and painting on cave walls, carving figurines, and even decorating their own bodies. ... Show More
28m 9s
Sep 2024
The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave
Join us as we uncover the mysteries of Cosquer Cave, a submerged prehistoric site located off the coast of Marseille, France. This episode invites listeners on a journey through the cave’s intricate passages, where ancient artists left their mark with stunning rock paintings and ... Show More
10m 40s
Jan 2024
27. Pleistocene Rock Art of Sahul
50,000 to 12,000 ... Prehistoric paintings and engravings provide insights into the rituals, technology, and worldviews of Australians, tens of thousands of years ago.Support the show
43m 57s